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BASIC Bank, Sonali Bank sign agreement to expand digital payment services
The agreement was signed at a ceremony held at the conference room of Sonali Bank's head office on Tuesday
Daily Sun Report, Dhaka
Published: 23 Jun 2026, 10:43 PM
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BASIC Bank PLC, a fully state-owned commercial bank, has signed an important service agreement with Sonali Bank PLC to enhance digital payment services and facilitate secure transactions for customers.
Under the agreement, BASIC Bank has been integrated
with Sonali Bank's proprietary platform, the Sonali Payment Gateway.
As a result, customers of BASIC Bank will be able to
make payments for fees and charges of various educational institutions, utility
bills, universal pension installments, challan fees, and other government and
private sector payments more easily, quickly, and securely through the gateway.
The agreement was signed at a ceremony held at the
conference room of Sonali Bank's head office on Tuesday.
Md Quamruzzaman Khan, managing director and CEO of
BASIC Bank PLC, and Md Shawkat Ali Khan, managing director and CEO of Sonali
Bank PLC, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organisations.
Speaking on the occasion, officials said the
partnership would strengthen digital financial services and improve customer
convenience by expanding access to a wide range of payment facilities through
an integrated platform.
The agreement is expected to contribute to the
ongoing digital transformation of banking services by providing customers with
a more efficient and secure payment experience.